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Feds welcome applications for summer jobs funding

Employers are being encouraged to apply for funding through the federal Canada Summer Jobs program to help create jobs for students this summer. Employers can apply online at www.servicecanada.gc.ca/csj2012 or print an application from the website.

HBC to close down Fields stores

The Hudson's Bay Company (HBC) is closing down 141 of its stores operating under the Fields banner.

Minister responds to questions on forest health

B.C. Forest Minister Steve Thomson said he is confident in the estimates used by the province to determine not satisfactorily restocked (NSR) forest land.

Province unsure of its unrestocked forest base

Massive swaths of B.C. forestry land are in need of replanting. The question is just how much of it is there? The amount of unrestocked forest in B.C.

Suspicious findings in Fort St. James

A contingent of RCMP investigators are on-scene in Fort St. James examining the contents of a vacant house on Lower Road.
CNC students speak out against rising costs

CNC students speak out against rising costs

It was a national day of action for post-secondary students, and Leila Abubakar wasn't holding back on who she thinks is to blame for the rising costs of education. The College of New Caledonia student union president had the B.C.

Child porn case puts online filesharing program on trial

A Prince George man stood trial Wednesday for allegedly downloading child pornography onto a friend's computer while visiting her home.
Aboriginal youth given taste of military life

Aboriginal youth given taste of military life

This is not your typical summer vacation. Aboriginal youth considering a career in the military, or who just want to see if they've got what it takes, are invited to apply for the Bold Eagle program.

Knippshild no longer missing

A missing Prince George man has been found safe and sound. Harvey Knippshild presented himself at The Prince George Citizen office to confirm his safe return, but offered no comment on the situation.
RCMP watchdog speaks on Willey case

RCMP watchdog speaks on Willey case

The RCMP agree that mistakes of great concern were made by Prince George police officers as they arrested Clay Alvin Willey during a violent altercation on July 21, 2003.